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29 November, 2006

DEADP Aquaculture Workshop ...

Dear stakeholder,

The Provincial Government of the Western Cape: Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) has recognisedthe need to develop measures and guidelines to manage and promoteaquaculture. Although the aquaculture industry can possibly impact onthe environment negatively it may also serve as a vehicle for theachievement of socio-economic development and redress and improve foodsecurity.

The core purpose of the project was defined as the creation offrameworks and tools for DEA&DP to be able to regulate and facilitateresponsible and sustainable aquaculture development within its mandateas a legislative authority over the environment in the Western Cape.DEA&DP plays a significant role in the co-operative governance ofaquaculture and the enhancement of a better understanding amongauthorities in relation to aquaculture. In this manner resources willbe protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled in asustainable and equitable manner.

These documents are now finished and training sessions for interestedparties are scheduled on these two documents on 6 Dec 2006 (George) and7 Dec 2006 (Cape Town). Please note that this opportunity is not justopen to Western Cape government officials but also to industry,consultants, pdi's etc.

Please send as much of your colleagues as possible. Attached, you willfind and invitation that explains the training workshop.

If you are are NOT based in the Western Cape Province but would like toattend, take note that you are welcome to attend but that your travelingand accommodation costs will not be covered by DEADP.